Head of Department: IT and Robotics (full-time)
Curro is an independent schooling provider that offers quality education from the early childhood development phase to Grade 12. Curro prides itself on providing an ethical, values-based environment and offers learner-centric, balanced, innovative and relevant curricula across schools.
Curro seeks to appoint a Head of Department: IT and Robotics (full-time) at Curro Hillcrest in Hillcrest to commence duties in January 2027
Vacancy Reference: 29668
Curro is an independent schooling provider that offers quality education from the early childhood development phase to Grade 12. Curro prides itself on providing an ethical, values-based environment and offers learner-centric, balanced, innovative and relevant curricula across schools.
Curro is an equal-opportunity employer, therefore preference will be given to EE candidates.
Key performance areas
- Provide vision and leadership for the IT department while teaching Robotics
- Establish a nurturing teaching environment that promotes engaged learning
- Complete collaborative planning, portfolio moderation, and maintain accurate records
- Construct timely, informative reports to learners and parents on progress
- Run weekly departmental meetings and cascade information from Subject Head meetings
- Teach extra lessons when required and participate in the High School extramural programme
- Attend all special occasions and school events as directed by Heads
- Ensure thorough understanding and application of assessment standards
- Demonstrate professional conduct in punctuality, behaviour, and work standards
- Undertake any other reasonable tasks as determined by the Head of School
Qualifications, experience and skills
- Minimum 3 years IEB experience
- Having matric marking experience will be an advantage.
- Be able to teach Java and SQL.
- Good organisational and administrative skills.
- Build a caring and supportive environment in which all learners will thrive.
- Teach extra lessons, when required.
- Be fully involved in the High School’s extramural programme.
- SACE registered
- Appropriately qualified IT and Robotics teacher
- Strong interpersonal skills and team leadership ability
- Energetic, creative, self-motivated, and innovative teaching approach
- Thorough understanding of assessment standards
- Commitment to Curro Hillcrest\’s ethos and values
- Clear criminal record
Closing date: 28 August 2026.
Please note that you will need to submit a comprehensive CV and copies of your qualifications and SACE registration (if applicable) as part of your online application
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